The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics game will be played on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET, at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are 23-18, sitting sixth in the Western Conference, and just had a dominant 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards.
The Celtics, on the other hand, have been playing great ball. At 30-13, they’re second in the Eastern Conference and are coming off an impressive 125-85 win against the Golden State Warriors. When it comes to the Lakers vs. Celtics, they’ve faced off 300 times in the regular season, with LA winning 134 and Boston coming out on top 166 times.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics: Prediction
The Lakers have been putting up 111.2 points per game this season, which ranks them 18th in the league. On defense, they’re allowing 113.2 points per game, sitting at 17th. They’ve also had some struggles with rebounding, grabbing just 41 per game, though they’re better at limiting opponents, giving up 43.9. As for three-pointers, they’re not hitting a lot, averaging 11.9 per game with a 35.2% shooting rate.
The Celtics, however, have been much stronger on both ends. They score 117.7 points per game, ranking 4th in the league, and allow just 108.1, which ranks 6th. Boston is also good on the boards, grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game (10th in the NBA). They’re lights out from beyond the arc, hitting 17.8 threes per game, and their 36.3% shooting from deep ranks 13th.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers
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- PG Austin Reaves
- SG Max Christie
- SF Rui Hachimura
- PF Lebron James
- C Anthony Davis
Boston Celtics
- PG Derrick White
- SG Payton Pritchard
- SF Jaylen Brown
- PF Jayson Tatum
- C Kristaps Porzingis
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics: Injuries Update
Christian Wood is out for the Lakers due to a knee injury, while Jarred Vanderbilt and Jalen Hood-Schifino are both questionable with knee and hamstring injuries.
Meanwhile, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford of the Celtics are both questionable, with Holiday dealing with a shoulder injury and Horford struggling with a toe injury.
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